Mixtures, Compositions, and Methods of Applying Mixtures as Coatings

ABSTRACT

Mixtures are provided that can include: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; and liquid stabilizer. Mixtures comprising: glycol; antioxidant; and defoamer. Compositions are provided that can include: a substrate; and a mixture over the substrate, the mixture comprising one or more of: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant. Vehicle tires are provided. Plastic vehicle components are provided. Substrate treatment methods are provided that can include applying compositions to the substrate, the compositions comprising one or more of: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant. Vehicle tire treatment methods are provided. Vehicle component treatment methods are provided.

CLAIM FOR PRIORITY

This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent applicationSer. No. 61/117,746 filed Nov. 25, 2008, entitled “Mixtures,Compositions, and Methods of Applying Mixtures as Coatings”, theentirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to mixtures, compositions, and methods ofapplying mixtures as coatings. Particular embodiments of the disclosureprovide tire coating mixtures and methods of applying same.

BACKGROUND

Many commercial coating products have been marketed for their substrateprotection abilities. For example, products such as Armor All® and LORDFusor® tire shield have been marketed for their ability to be used as acoating for substrates such as tires in the automobile industry. Theseproducts have been advertised for their ability to maintain theappealing appearance of substrates as well as protect the substratesfrom natural degradation such as UV radiation degradation and/or weatherdegradation.

SUMMARY

Mixtures are provided that can include: latex polymer; antifoam;surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; and liquidstabilizer. Mixtures comprising: glycol; antioxidant; and defoamer.

Compositions are provided that can include: a substrate; and a mixtureover the substrate, the mixture comprising one or more of: latexpolymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol;liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant.

Vehicle tires are provided that can include at least one sidewall havinga mixture thereon, with the mixture comprising one or more of: latexpolymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol;liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant.

Plastic vehicle components are provided that can have a mixture thereon,the mixture comprising one or more of: latex polymer; antifoam;surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; liquid stabilizer;and antioxidant.

Substrate treatment methods are provided that can include applyingcompositions to the substrate, the compositions comprising one or moreof: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide;glycol; liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant.

Vehicle tire treatment methods are provided that can include applying amixture to the tire, the mixture comprising one or more of: latexpolymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol;liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant.

Vehicle component treatment methods are provided that can includeapplying a mixture to the component, with the mixture comprising one ormore of: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether;fungicide; glycol; liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Preferred embodiments of the disclosure are described below withreference to the following accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a system for preparing a coating material according to anembodiment.

FIG. 2 is a depiction of a step of application of coating materialaccording to an embodiment.

DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure provides compositions as well as methods formanufacturing compositions and methods for treating substrates that aredescribed with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Referring to FIG. 1, system10 is depicted that includes a vessel 12 having mixing apparatus 14therein. Vessel 12 can be in fluid communication with intake conduits 16and 18 as well as exit conduit 10. These conduits can be configured toinclude valves that provide metered intake or exit of their contentsfrom the interior of vessel 12. For example, the valves can be needlevalves and/or electronically controlled valves. From vessel 12 viaconduit 20, a product receiving reservoir 22 can be included in system10. Product receiving reservoir 22 can include product 24, for example.

Product receiving reservoir 22 can take the form of a spray bottle and,as such, can include a spray application device. Reservoir 22 canalternatively include a desorption foam applicator, for example.

Referring to table 1 below, product 24 as prepared within vessel 12 caninclude an acrylic latex polymer such as NeoCryl XK-220®, available fromDSM NeoResins, 730 Main Street, Wilmington, Mass. 01887, USA, telephonenumber 1-800-225-0947. Product 24 can also include an antifoam materialsuch as SAG 10, available from GE Silicones(cs-na.silicones@momentive.com). Product 24 can further include afluorosurfactant such as Zonyl® FSN available from DuPont™ (telephonenumber 1-302-774-1000). Product 24 may also include a plasticizer suchas Dibutyl Phthalate, and an ether such as Glycol Ether DPM and/orGlycol Ether EB, both of which are available from Dow Chemical Company(telephone number 1-800-447-4369). Product 24 can also include afungicide such as Polyphase 663, available from Troy Corporation (8Vreeland Road, P.O. Box 995, Florham Park, N.J. 07932, telephone number1-909-867-3294). Product 24 may also include a glycol such as Propyleneglycol. Product 24 may also include a liquid stabilizer such as TINUVIN5151, at a 50% level in an ester alcohol such as Texanol. TINUVIN 5151is available from Ciba Corporation (4090 Premier Drive, High Point, N.C.27265, telephone number 1-336-801-2327). Texanol is available fromEastman Chemical Company (P.O. Box 431, Kingsport, Tenn. 37662,telephone number 1-423-229-2000).

Referring to Table 1 below the above referenced materials may beincorporated into product 24 in the % (wt./wt.) ranges listed with aparticular embodiment of product 24 having the specific % (wt./wt.)amounts shown.

TABLE 1 Ingredient lbs %(wt./wt.) lbs %(wt./wt.) NeoCryl XK-220 777-85783-92 817.1 83.2 SAG 10 0.80-0.92 0.09-0.1  0.86 0.1 Zonyl FSN 0.70-0.800.07-0.1  0.75 0.1 Dibutyl Phthalate 12.0-15.0 1.3-1.6 13.16 1.3 GlycolEther DPM 44-52 4.7-5.6 47.5 4.8 Glycol Ether EB 49-53 5.2-5.7 52.6 5.4Polyphase 663 3.2-4.0 0.3-0.4 3.6 0.4 Propylene glycol 20-30 2.1-3.225.0 2.5 TINUVIN 5151 21-24 2.2-2.6 22.0 2.2 (50% in Texanol) Total = 934.9-1036.72 982.6 100.0

In accordance with another embodiment, the composition can include aglycol such as propylene glycol. The composition can further include anantioxidant such as Irganox 1135, (Ciba Corporation 205 South JamesStreet Newport 19804-2424 Del., USA) as well as one or more defoamerssuch as Byk 019 and/or Byk 025, both products of BYK USA Inc. 524 SouthCherry Street Wallingford, Conn. 06492-4453 United States of America.The composition can include a mixture phenolic primary antioxidants,such as benzenepropanoic acids, including but not limited to3,5-bis(1,1-dimethyl-ethyl)-4-hydroxy-acids that can be esters with C7to C9 branching.

The composition can also include silicone defoamers that can includepolyether polysiloxanes in or as well as dipropyleneglycolmonomers. Thedefoamer can include a solution of polyether modifiedpolydimethylsiloxanes, for example. With regard to particularimplementations, the defoamer can include dipropyleneglycolmonomethylether(s). In accordance with the above and/or otherembodiments, the defoamer can include a solution of polysiloxanes andalcohols and/or tallow, either or both of which can be ethoxylated.

TABLE 2 Density Ingredient lbs (lbs/gal) Gallons Propylene Glycol 75(±10%) 8.64 8.68 Irganox 2.0(±10%) 8.3 0.24 Byk 019 3.0(±10%) 8.160.37 Byk 019 3.0(±10%) 8.16 0.037

Referring to FIG. 2, a user 30 can apply product 24 to a substrate suchas 32 to create a coated substrate 32. Product 24 has a densitysufficient to allow for application via a spray bottle. Further product24 can be applied via a desorbing foam applicator as well. Product 24can also be dispensed from a bottle and applied directly to a substratewith or without the aid of an application device. Application devicescan include towels, for example.

As an example, the coated substrate 32 can have enhanced substrateprotection capabilities. For example, while demonstrated in FIG. 2 thatthe substrate is a tire, such as a vehicle tire including but notlimited to automobile tires, the substrate can also be plastic, vinyl,wood, brick, stone, sand, metal, canvas, cloth, and/or leather, forexample. The substrate can be a thermoplastic or elastomer.

The substrate can be a natural rubber such as a vulcanized rubber. Thesubstrate can also include additives such as carbon black for example.The substrate can also include a synthetic rubber. Hydrocarbon polymerscan be the basis of the substrate, such as polymers of isoprene, forexample. The substrate can be a latex and have a molecular weight offrom about 100,000 to about 1,000,000 atomic mass units. Typically, asmall percent (up to 5% of dry mass) of other materials, such asproteins, fatty acids, resins, and/or inorganic materials (salts) may bepresent.

In accordance with particular embodiments, the substrate can be theplastic of an automobile as well, such as the plastic utilized forautomobile bumpers for example. These bumpers can be comprised ofthermoplastic olefins (TPOs), polycarbonates, polyesters, polypropylene,polyurethanes, polyamides, or blends of these with, for instance, glassfibers, for strength and structural rigidity, for example. These plasticcomponents can include one or more coatings. For example, the componentcan include an adhesion promoter, a primer coat, a base coat, and/or aclear coat. The adhesion promoter can include chlorinated polyolefin(CPO). The primer, base, and/or clear coats may have been appliedelectronically.

According to example implementations, upon application of product 24 tosubstrate 32, the appearance of substrate 32 can have a sheen or wetlook that can be consistent with the look of new tires, for example.According to other implementations, application of product 24 tosubstrate 32 can provide this look and protection for as long as sixmonths. According to other implementations, the providing of material 24to substrate 32 can provide ultraviolet ray protection to block damagingsun rays from substrate 32, thereby enhancing the product lifetime ofsubstrate 32. Furthermore, when material 24 is applied to substrate 32such as tires, the material does not collect brake or dirt dust likeother tire shine products. According to example implementations,material 24 is a clear coat and has superior adhesion qualities tosubstrate 32.

In accordance with additional implementations, product 24 applied tosubstrate 32 can decrease the adherence of road grime to automobilecomponents. For example, substrate 32, such as an automobile bumper,having product 24 applied thereto can be less adherent to road dirtand/or mud. According to example implementations, product 24 can preventautomobiles from requiring frequent cleanings which can extend the lifeof the automobile's original paint and/or coating.

1. A mixture comprising: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant;plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; and liquid stabilizer. 2.(canceled)
 3. The mixture of claim 1 wherein the latex polymer comprisesfrom about 83 to about 92% (wt./wt.) of the mixture.
 4. (canceled) 5.The mixture of claim 1 wherein antifoam comprises from about 0.09 toabout 0.1% (wt./wt.) of the mixture.
 6. (canceled)
 7. The mixture ofclaim 1 wherein the surfactant comprises from about 0.07 to about 0.1%(wt./wt.) of the mixture. 8-9. (canceled)
 10. The mixture of claim 1wherein the plasticizer comprises from about 1.3 to about 1.6% (wt./wt.)of the mixture.
 11. (canceled)
 12. The mixture of claim 1 wherein theether comprises from about 4.7 to about 5.7% (wt./wt.) of the mixture.13. (canceled)
 14. The mixture of claim 1 wherein the glycol comprisesfrom about 2.1 to about 3.2% (wt./wt.) of the mixture.
 15. A mixturecomprising: glycol; antioxidant; and defoamer.
 16. (canceled)
 17. Themixture of claim 15 wherein the glycol comprises from about 87 to about93% (wt./wt.) of the mixture. 18-21. (canceled)
 22. The mixture of claim15 wherein the acids comprise from about 2 to about 3% (wt./wt.) of themixture. 23-27. (canceled)
 28. The mixture of claim 15 wherein thedefoamer comprises from about 3 to about 10% (wt./wt.) of the mixture.29-41. (canceled)
 42. A substrate treatment method comprising applyingcompositions to the substrate, the compositions comprising one or moreof: latex polymer; antifoam; surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide;glycol; liquid stabilizer; and antioxidant.
 43. The treatment method ofclaim 42 wherein the compositions comprise: latex polymer; antifoam;surfactant; plasticizer; ether; fungicide; glycol; and liquidstabilizer.
 44. The treatment method of claim 42 wherein thecompositions comprise: glycol; antioxidant; and defoamer.
 45. Thetreatment method of claim 42 wherein the substrate comprises a tire46-50. (canceled)